# Card Picker vs Random

The clearest difference is ads: Card Picker at none against Random's shown. Card Picker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Random's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Card Picker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Random's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Card Picker ships an update every 6 months, Random every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Picker | Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-picker/id1022287811/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thi Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020296413) | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-picker/id1022287811)

Easily select a random playing card from a standard 52-card deck. Ideal for making decisions, assigning tasks, or facilitating card-based games. Customize the card back and deck background for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Random card selection, View opened cards, Customizable card back, Deck background options, Sound on/off toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497)

This app provides a versatile tool for generating random selections, from shuffling names for giveaways to picking dice rolls for games. It offers multiple random features to assist with various tasks, ensuring unbiased outcomes.

**Highlights:** Random name generator, Coin flipper, Dice roller, List randomizer, Decision wheels, Card shuffler

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1900 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8200 COINS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 💡 Great for social activities
- 🎉 Engaging game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 💰 Excessive premium features and subscription requirements
- 🔍 Difficulty in managing and naming lists
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Picker free?

Card Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Random free?

Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Picker or Random?

Random is rated higher. Card Picker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Random averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Card Picker or Random have ads?

Random shows ads; Card Picker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Card Picker or Random?

Card Picker ships an update every 6 months, and Random every 3 weeks. Most recently, Card Picker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Random on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*